And he is adding strings to his own bow, too, as he tackles life as a head coach.

Hamberg, now 40, was one of the many staff members to leave the Seagulls for West London in the past three years.

But he is now back in Sussex via a stint on the Feyenoord staff.

Hamberg is in charge of Albion’s under-18s.

Given the age profile of the 21s side who faced Hassocks on Tuesday, he was also in the hot seat for the Sussex Transport Senior Cup tie.

Watching his side cope with a different, robust challenge and emerging with a 1-0 win was all valuable and he is enjoying his new role at a familiar club.

Hamberg told The Argus. “It’s different to what I am used to.

“I am used to working with young players in a senior environment.

“Obviously now you have got a mix of only young players.

“My job is to prepare them for what is coming.

“It has been absolutely amazing to work with these boys and the under-21s.

“There...